Workshop 2

Workshop 2. Teaching and Learning with Technology in the Social Sciences.

Description This workshop will look at the concept of digital literacy and explore how it can be applied to learning and teaching. It will also explore how web based and user owned devices could be used to enhance learning within the social sciences.

Duration 2 days

Learning outcomes: Participants will

  • Understand the frameworks that describe digital literacy and how it can be applied to learning.

  • Analyse their own use of digital technology and their development needs against digital literacy frameworks.

  • Be able to apply digital tools in enhancing social science teaching

  • Design an activity for student teachers around the use of technology.

Draft content: Examples may include.
Google earth, QR code development. History Pin, Ijourney, games for learning